ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Exam
Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - Answer Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, thick-
brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension
Nursing care for hypothyroidism - Answer Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor
weight.
A task an AP can do - Answer Specimen collection
A task an AP can do - Answer Obtain clean urine specimen samples
What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism - Answer Chest pain
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - Answer levothyroxine
Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? - Answer Warfarin
What is the antidote for warfarin? - Answer Vitamin K
How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? - Answer 100mg
Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? - Answer Evaluate the use of antacids and use of
alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption
Colostomies end in the - Answer Colon
,Ileostomies end in the - Answer Ileum
Stool samples should come from where? - Answer Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water or
urine.
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? - Answer 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? - Answer 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches)
Ostomy care includes - Answer Wash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma should be
moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over.
Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal of what? - Answer A diseased joint due to osteoarthritis,
osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital anomalies, and replaced with prosthetics or
artificial components made of metal or plastic.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from a knee arthroplasty? - Answer Avoid knee gatches and
pillows, place one pillow under the lower calf and foot to cause a slight extension of the knee joint, and
to prevent flexion contracturas. The knee can rest flat on the bed. Place a small pillow/blanket above
the ankle area to keep heals off the bed.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - Answer Monitor HgB and HCT levels.
They can continue to drop for 48 hours after and neuromuscular status every 2-4 hours. Apply ice
following ambulation to decrease pain.
How would you position a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - Answer Place head slightly
elevated with the affected leg in neutral position. Place a pillow or abduction device between the legs
when turning to the unaffected side. DO NOT TURN TO THE OPERATIVE SIDE.
, How do you store nitroglycerin tablets? - Answer Store tablets in original bottles and in a cool, dark
place.
Post-op care instructions for a patient who has a thyroidectomy? - Answer Keep client in a semi-
Fowler's position. Support head and neck with pillows, AVOID NECK EXTENSION.
How long do you monitor VS after a patient has a thyroidectomy? - Answer Every 15 minutes until
stable then every 30.
How often should deep-breathing exercises be performed after a thyroidectomy? - Answer Every 30 to
60 minutes.
Most important assessment after a thyroidectomy is what? - Answer Assess the neck and back of neck
for bleeding. This can cause the patient to hemorrhage.
What else should you assess for after a thyroidectomy? - Answer Check for indications of
hypocalcemia, or tetany.
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia? - Answer Extreme twitching, tingling, positive chvostek and
trousseau sign.
Beneficence - Answer Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action
autonomy - Answer Client having the right to make their own decisions.
Justice - Answer Fair and equal
Fidelity - Answer Loyal and faithfullness
Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - Answer Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, thick-
brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension
Nursing care for hypothyroidism - Answer Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor
weight.
A task an AP can do - Answer Specimen collection
A task an AP can do - Answer Obtain clean urine specimen samples
What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism - Answer Chest pain
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - Answer levothyroxine
Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? - Answer Warfarin
What is the antidote for warfarin? - Answer Vitamin K
How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? - Answer 100mg
Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? - Answer Evaluate the use of antacids and use of
alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption
Colostomies end in the - Answer Colon
,Ileostomies end in the - Answer Ileum
Stool samples should come from where? - Answer Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water or
urine.
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? - Answer 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? - Answer 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches)
Ostomy care includes - Answer Wash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma should be
moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8 inch larger to fit over.
Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal of what? - Answer A diseased joint due to osteoarthritis,
osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital anomalies, and replaced with prosthetics or
artificial components made of metal or plastic.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from a knee arthroplasty? - Answer Avoid knee gatches and
pillows, place one pillow under the lower calf and foot to cause a slight extension of the knee joint, and
to prevent flexion contracturas. The knee can rest flat on the bed. Place a small pillow/blanket above
the ankle area to keep heals off the bed.
Post-op care of a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - Answer Monitor HgB and HCT levels.
They can continue to drop for 48 hours after and neuromuscular status every 2-4 hours. Apply ice
following ambulation to decrease pain.
How would you position a patient recovering from a hip arthroplasty? - Answer Place head slightly
elevated with the affected leg in neutral position. Place a pillow or abduction device between the legs
when turning to the unaffected side. DO NOT TURN TO THE OPERATIVE SIDE.
, How do you store nitroglycerin tablets? - Answer Store tablets in original bottles and in a cool, dark
place.
Post-op care instructions for a patient who has a thyroidectomy? - Answer Keep client in a semi-
Fowler's position. Support head and neck with pillows, AVOID NECK EXTENSION.
How long do you monitor VS after a patient has a thyroidectomy? - Answer Every 15 minutes until
stable then every 30.
How often should deep-breathing exercises be performed after a thyroidectomy? - Answer Every 30 to
60 minutes.
Most important assessment after a thyroidectomy is what? - Answer Assess the neck and back of neck
for bleeding. This can cause the patient to hemorrhage.
What else should you assess for after a thyroidectomy? - Answer Check for indications of
hypocalcemia, or tetany.
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia? - Answer Extreme twitching, tingling, positive chvostek and
trousseau sign.
Beneficence - Answer Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action
autonomy - Answer Client having the right to make their own decisions.
Justice - Answer Fair and equal
Fidelity - Answer Loyal and faithfullness
